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The historical rank and industry rank for Telecom EgyptE's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ETEL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.86 Med: -9.14 Max: 13.09
Current: 10.29
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Telecom EgyptE was 13.09%. The lowest was -25.86%. And the median was -9.14%.
CAI:ETEL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 55.65% of 363
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.39
vs CAI:ETEL: 10.29
Telecom EgyptE FCF Margin % Related Terms
Telecom EgyptE FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telecom EgyptE's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom EgyptE's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Telecom EgyptE FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom EgyptE's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecom EgyptE's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) has a FCF Margin % of 14.97% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Telecom EgyptE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #161 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Telecom EgyptE's FCF Margin % too high?
Telecom EgyptE's current FCF Margin % is 14.97%. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.39. Telecom EgyptE's value of 14.97% is 78.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #161 out of 363 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telecom EgyptE has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom EgyptE's FCF Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #161 out of 363 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Telecom EgyptE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.39. Telecom EgyptE's value of 14.97% is 78.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.39, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telecom EgyptE's current FCF Margin % of 14.97% is 78.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Telecom EgyptE and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom EgyptE's current FCF Margin % is 14.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom EgyptE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£60.59, compared to a current price of E£103.28 — trading 70.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.97% and 78.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.39. Telecom EgyptE's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL), the current FCF Margin % is 14.97% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom EgyptE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£103.28 is trading 70.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£60.59.
GuruFocus considers Telecom EgyptE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ETEL:
FCF Margin %: 14.97%
GF Value™: E£60.59 vs. price of E£103.28 (70.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#161 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ETEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecom Egypt SAE is the country's sole provider of fixed-line voice telecommunication services, where it generates the vast majority of its revenue. The company provides voice services, Internet, and data services in four segments: Communications marine cables and infrastructure services, Internet services, Outsourcing services, and Other activities. Additionally, because of Telecom Egypt's ownership of telecommunication infrastructure, there is wholesale revenue. This constitutes the majority of overall company revenue.
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